2001 Morgan 4 vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1043 kg more than 2001 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, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4. 2012 SsangYong Stavic has automatic transmission and 2001 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2001 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Morgan 4 | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Morgan | SsangYong |
| Model | 4 | Stavic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
