1998 Morgan 4 vs. 1998 Rover 600
To start off, both 1998 Morgan 4 and 1998 Rover 600 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,848 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 600 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 600 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1998 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 600, 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, both vehicles can yield 160 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Morgan 4 | 1998 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Morgan | Rover |
| Model | 4 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
