1978 Holden Sunbird 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 Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 96 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 335 kg more than 1990 Morgan 4.
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 Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Sunbird | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Holden | Morgan |
| Model | Sunbird | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
