1984 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 1.5 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1984 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Morgan Plus 4 | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | Morgan | Riley |
Model | Plus 4 | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2190 mm |