1993 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 330 kg more than 1993 Morgan Plus 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 Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Morgan Plus 4 | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Morgan | Venturi |
| Model | Plus 4 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
