1999 Audi R8R vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 823 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
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, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. 1999 Audi R8R has automatic transmission and 1959 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Audi R8R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Audi | Morgan |
| Model | R8R | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
