1989 Audi 80 vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1989 Audi 80 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1989 Audi 80. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 80 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi 80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 80. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 80 | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Audi | Morgan |
| Model | 80 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
