2006 Morgan 44 vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 Morgan 44 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Morgan 4 would be higher. Both 2006 Morgan 44 and 2002 Morgan 4 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Morgan 4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Morgan 44.
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, both vehicles can yield 160 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan 44 | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | 44 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
