1977 Morgan 4 vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1984 Opel Monza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1977 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 666 kg more than 1977 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, 1984 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Morgan 4 | 1984 Opel Monza | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | 4 | Monza |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |