1959 Morgan 4 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 40 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Passat (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 910 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.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Morgan 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Volkswagen Passat (316 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan 4 | 1999 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Morgan | Volkswagen |
| Model | 4 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
