1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 6,898 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (613 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 517 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR weights approximately 704 kg more than 1955 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 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (790 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
| Model | CLK GTR | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6898 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 613 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 790 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1544 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
