1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 473 kg more than 1994 Morgan 4.
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, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Morgan |
| Model | Dart | 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
