1970 Morgan 4 vs. 1995 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1995 Venturi Coupe is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 595 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Morgan 4 | 1995 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Morgan | Venturi |
| Model | 4 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
