1957 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1992 Morgan 4
To start off, 1992 Morgan 4 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Morgan 4 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1992 Morgan 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, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 (143 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey 100 | 1992 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Morgan |
| Model | 100 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
