2005 Morgan 4 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1766 kg more than 2005 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 4 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Morgan | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 4 | Corniche |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2736 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3070 mm |
