1972 Morgan 4 vs. 2002 Holden Monaro

To start off, 2002 Holden Monaro is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Monaro weights approximately 942 kg more than 1972 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, 2002 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4. 2002 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1972 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1972 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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