1956 Morgan 4 vs. 1956 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, both 1956 Morgan 4 and 1956 Morgan Plus 4 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morgan 4 | 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Morgan |
Model | 4 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2087 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 |