1980 Morgan 4 vs. 1971 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1980 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1980 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 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Morgan 4 | 1971 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Morgan | Triumph |
Model | 4 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |