2002 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1987 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1987 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1987 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, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Morgan Aero 8 | 1987 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | Aero 8 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
