1974 Avanti Avanti vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 700 kg more than 2005 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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Avanti Avanti | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Avanti | Morgan |
| Model | Avanti | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 6569 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |
