1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1961 Morgan 4
To start off, 1965 Avanti Avanti is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 780 kg more than 1961 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1961 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Avanti | Morgan |
| Model | Avanti | 4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |
