1959 Morgan 4 vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino (62 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino weights approximately 29 kg more than 1959 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, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan 4 | 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
| Make | Morgan | Suzuki |
| Model | 4 | Cappuccino |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2070 mm |
