2003 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2002 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, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Morgan Aero 8 | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | Aero 8 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
