1956 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1963 Singer Vogue II
To start off, 1963 Singer Vogue II is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Singer Vogue II weights approximately 330 kg more than 1956 Morgan Plus 4.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Singer Vogue II. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Singer Vogue II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | 1963 Singer Vogue II | |
| Make | Morgan | Singer |
| Model | Plus 4 | Vogue II |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2087 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
