1953 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1983 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1983 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | 1983 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Morgan | Pontiac |
| Model | Plus 4 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
