1997 Morgan 4 vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Morgan 4 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1954 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, 1997 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Morgan 4 | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | 4 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
