2005 Audi A4 vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2005 Audi A4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 1900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Because 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Audi A4 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Audi | Morgan |
| Model | A4 | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
