1998 Morgan 4 vs. 2002 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 120 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.
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, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Morgan 4 | 2002 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | 4 | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
