2007 Morgan 44 vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2007 Morgan 44 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Morgan 44 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Morgan 44 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Morgan 44 | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | 44 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
