1954 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1972 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 18 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) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 204 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Morgan Plus 4 | 1972 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Morgan | Volkswagen |
Model | Plus 4 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |