2001 Morgan 4 vs. 1955 Morgan 4

To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Morgan 4 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1955 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, 2001 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2001 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.

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