1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 290 kg more than 1996 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Holden | Morgan |
Model | Commodore | 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |