1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 4,143 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1995 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1995 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 332 kg more than 1995 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (325 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Sunbird | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Holden | Morgan |
Model | Sunbird | 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4143 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |