1967 Holden HR vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, 2005 Morgan Roadster is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 3,048 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Holden HR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Roadster (224 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1967 Holden HR. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Roadster should accelerate faster than 1967 Holden HR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Holden HR weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
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, 2005 Morgan Roadster (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Holden HR. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Holden HR. 1967 Holden HR has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan Roadster has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Holden HR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Holden HR | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
| Make | Holden | Morgan |
| Model | HR | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3048 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |
