1956 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 52 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, 2008 Peugeot 207 (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 488 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | Plus 4 | 207 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2087 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
