1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, 2010 Lada Niva is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Niva weights approximately 460 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Because 2010 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lada Niva 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, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 2010 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Morgan | Lada |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | Niva |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |
