1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 18 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, 1985 Renault 5 (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 5 weights approximately 81 kg more than 1967 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, 1985 Renault 5 (430 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1985 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Morgan | Renault |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 5 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
