1998 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 466 kg more than 1998 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Morgan Plus 4 | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Morgan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Plus 4 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
