1990 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 304 kg more than 1990 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | 1948 Morris Six | |
| Make | Morgan | Morris |
| Model | Plus 4 | Six |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
