1969 Morgan 4 vs. 1969 Renault 12
To start off, both 1969 Morgan 4 and 1969 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Renault 12. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Renault 12 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1969 Morgan 4.
Because 1969 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Renault 12, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Morgan 4 | 1969 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Morgan | Renault |
| Model | 4 | 12 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
