1989 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1985 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 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 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | 1985 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | Plus 4 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
