2004 Maybach 62 vs. 1978 Morgan 4

To start off, 2004 Maybach 62 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maybach 62 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 1978 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1978 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 62 weights approximately 2145 kg more than 1978 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, 2004 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 764 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Morgan 4. 2004 Maybach 62 has automatic transmission and 1978 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1978 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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