1959 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1957 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. 1957 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1959 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Rover |
| Model | Plus 4 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
