2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Morgan Plus 8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
Because 2005 Morgan Plus 8 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 2005 Morgan Plus 8. 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 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | |
| Make | Audi | Morgan |
| Model | A4 | Plus 8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
