1956 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 13 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, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morgan Plus 4 | 1969 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Morgan | Volkswagen |
Model | Plus 4 | 1302 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2087 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |