1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Bristol | Morgan |
Model | 404 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |