1975 Audi 80 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi 80 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi 80 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 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, 1975 Audi 80 (163 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Audi 80 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Audi | Morgan |
Model | 80 | 4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 72 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |