1999 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2008 Pontiac G8
To start off, 2008 Pontiac G8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G8 (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pontiac G8 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1999 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, 2008 Pontiac G8 (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | 2008 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | Morgan | Pontiac |
| Model | Plus 4 | G8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 530 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 | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |
