2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1994 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 908 kg more than 1994 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
| Model | V12 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
