1955 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1992 Morgan 4
To start off, 1992 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Morgan 4 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Morgan 4 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | 1992 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | Plus 4 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
