1990 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Morgan 4 weights approximately 50 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | Plus 4 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
