1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1959 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Velox. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 345 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1959 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | Morgan | Vauxhall |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | Velox |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |