1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1968 Vauxhall Viva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Vauxhall Viva weights approximately 100 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Vauxhall Viva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Morgan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | Viva |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
