1996 Morgan 4 vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, both 1996 Morgan 4 and 1996 Rover 200 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 200 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1996 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Morgan 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 1996 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200, 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, 1996 Rover 200 (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Morgan 4 | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Morgan | Rover |
| Model | 4 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
