1973 Morgan 4 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1973 Morgan 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 510 kg more than 1973 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, 1970 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Morgan 4 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 4 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
