2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 855 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 2008 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maserati Coupe | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Maserati | Morgan |
| Model | Coupe | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
