1982 Morgan 4 vs. 1982 Renault 9
To start off, both 1982 Morgan 4 and 1982 Renault 9 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1982 Renault 9. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Renault 9 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1982 Morgan 4.
Because 1982 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Renault 9, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Morgan 4 | 1982 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Morgan | Renault |
| Model | 4 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2490 mm |
