1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1970 Opel GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
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, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | GT |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |