1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 828 kg more than 1981 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
| Model | 300 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2450 mm |
