1970 Matra-Simca M530 vs. 1995 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Matra-Simca M530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Matra-Simca M530 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Matra-Simca M530 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1995 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Matra-Simca M530. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Matra-Simca M530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Matra-Simca M530 | 1995 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Morgan |
| Model | M530 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |
