1957 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1971 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1971 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 14 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 17 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1957 Morgan Plus 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 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | 1971 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Morgan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Plus 4 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
