1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Rover 2000. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 387 kg more than 1965 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover 2000. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Morgan | Rover |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
