1971 Morgan 4 vs. 1984 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Fiero (92 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Morgan 4. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1971 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 606 kg more than 1971 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, 1984 Pontiac Fiero (182 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morgan 4. (135 Nm). This means 1984 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morgan 4. 1984 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 1971 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1971 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morgan 4 | 1984 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Morgan | Pontiac |
Model | 4 | Fiero |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 92 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 182 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |