1971 Holden Torana vs. 1952 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1971 Holden Torana is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Torana weights approximately 48 kg more than 1952 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, 1952 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1952 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Holden | Morgan |
Model | Torana | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1159 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |