1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 420 kg more than 1989 Morgan Plus 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 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Holden | Morgan |
| Model | Monaro | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
