1956 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1980 Volvo 343
To start off, 1980 Volvo 343 is newer by 24 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, 1980 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 343 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 343. 1980 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1956 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | 1980 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Morgan | Volvo |
| Model | Plus 4 | 343 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2087 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
