2000 Morgan 4 vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2000 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Venturi 400 weights approximately 272 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Morgan 4 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Morgan | Venturi |
Model | 4 | 400 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |