1964 MG MGB vs. 1994 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 MG MGB would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1964 MG MGB. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1964 MG MGB. 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, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 MG MGB | 1994 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | MG | Morgan |
| Model | MGB | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2500 mm |
