1990 Morgan 4 vs. 1996 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 430 kg more than 1990 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, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Morgan 4 | 1996 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Morgan | Venturi |
| Model | 4 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
