1995 Acura Legend vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus

To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.

Because 1965 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 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend, 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus has manual transmission. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura Legend 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
Make Acura Morgan
Model Legend Plus 4 Plus
Year Released 1995 1965
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 2138 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3350 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 3870 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2450 mm


 

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