1955 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1978 Skoda L is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Skoda L weights approximately 57 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Morgan | Skoda |
| Model | Plus 4 | L |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 768 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
