1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1990 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1990 Morgan Plus 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Morgan |
| Model | 100 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2500 mm |
