2006 Morgan Aero vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 2006 Morgan Aero 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Aero (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1994 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Morgan Aero weights approximately 228 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 Morgan Aero (448 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan Aero | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | Aero | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
