1990 Lada Samara vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1990 Lada Samara is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lada Samara weights approximately 95 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Because 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus 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 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lada Samara, 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, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Samara | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Lada | Morgan |
| Model | Samara | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
