1999 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 564 kg more than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
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 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Rover |
| Model | Plus 4 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
