1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2003 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2003 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 613 kg more than 2003 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan 4. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2003 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2003 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Bristol | Morgan |
Model | 408 | 4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |