1988 Morgan 4 vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe
To start off, both 1988 Morgan 4 and 1988 Venturi Coupe were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1988 Morgan 4. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 385 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Morgan 4 | 1988 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Morgan | Venturi |
| Model | 4 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 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 |
