1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Avanti Avanti (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1978 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 880 kg more than 1978 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Morgan 4. 1981 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1978 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1978 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Avanti Avanti | 1978 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Avanti | Morgan |
Model | Avanti | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |