1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1956 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Morgan |
Model | Sprite | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2087 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |