1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1555 kg more than 1957 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 634 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Bentley | Morgan |
| Model | Turbo | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2440 mm |
