2004 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1996 Morgan Plus 4

To start off, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (322 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1996 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, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan Plus 4.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Morgan Aero 8 1996 Morgan Plus 4
Make Morgan Morgan
Model Aero 8 Plus 4
Year Released 2004 1996
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 322 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 177 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1132 kg 920 kg
Vehicle Length 4130 mm 3900 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2500 mm


 

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