1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 290 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Morgan 4 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Holden | Morgan |
Model | Commodore | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |