1995 Acura Legend vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Morgan Plus 4 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 63 more horse power than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1989 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1989 Morgan Plus 4 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 1989 Morgan Plus 4. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1989 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1989 Morgan Plus 4 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 | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Acura | Morgan |
| Model | Legend | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
