1999 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1788 kg more than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Morgan | Land Rover |
Model | Plus 4 | Defender |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |