1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 9 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 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1165 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus has manual transmission. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Morgan | Pontiac |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3210 mm |