1958 Maserati 350S vs. 1951 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1958 Maserati 350S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Maserati 350S weights approximately 8 kg more than 1951 Morgan Plus 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.
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1958 Maserati 350S | 1951 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Maserati | Morgan |
Model | 350S | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2440 mm |