1985 Lada 2104 vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1985 Lada 2104 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lada 2104 (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lada 2104 weights approximately 364 kg more than 1959 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, 1985 Lada 2104 (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1985 Lada 2104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lada 2104 | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lada | Morgan |
Model | 2104 | 4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |