2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 263 more horse power than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1665 kg more than 1989 Morgan Plus 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1989 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Bentley | Morgan |
Model | Arnage | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2500 mm |