1955 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 58 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1649 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.

Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.

Compare all specifications:

1955 Morgan Plus 4 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Make Morgan Land Rover
Model Plus 4 Range Rover Sport
Year Released 1955 2013
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1989 cc 2013 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line electric
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 96 HP 370 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 166 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 2489 kg
Vehicle Length 3660 mm 4783 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 2158 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1784 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2745 mm


 

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