1957 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1958 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1958 Morgan 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, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1957 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morgan Plus 4 | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Morgan | Morgan |
Model | Plus 4 | 4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |