1959 Morgan 4 vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 54 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1940 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 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Morgan 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan 4 | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Morgan | Land Rover |
| Model | 4 | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2745 mm |
