1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 vs. 1969 Renault 8
To start off, 1969 Renault 8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 should accelerate faster than 1969 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Renault 8 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | 1969 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Morgan | Renault |
| Model | 4 Plus 2100 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
