1952 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (80 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Morgan Plus 4 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Morgan | Volkswagen |
Model | Plus 4 | 411 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |