1952 Austin A vs. 1992 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1992 Morgan Plus 4.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1992 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2500 mm |