1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1996 Opel Calibra is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Calibra weights approximately 365 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
