2008 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1957 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1957 Morgan Plus 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, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Morgan Aero 8 | 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Morgan | Morgan |
| Model | Aero 8 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2440 mm |
