1955 Morgan 4 vs. 1953 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1955 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 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, 1953 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1955 Morgan 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1953 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morgan 4 | 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Morgan |
Model | 4 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |