1978 Holden GTS vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 610 kg more than 1990 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Holden | Morgan |
| Model | GTS | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
