1954 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (30 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 58 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (77 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Morgan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Plus 4 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
