2000 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2000 Morgan 4

To start off, both 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2000 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2000 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 875 kg more than 2000 Morgan 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL (316 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Mercedes-Benz SL 2000 Morgan 4
Make Mercedes-Benz Morgan
Model SL 4
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3199 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 316 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.9 mm 80.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1755 kg 880 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 50 L


 

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