2004 Morgan 4 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 840 kg more than 2004 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, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4. 1963 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 2004 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2004 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Morgan 4 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | Morgan | Rover |
Model | 4 | P5 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |