1985 Holden Commodore vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Commodore (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1989 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1989 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Commodore weights approximately 395 kg more than 1989 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, 1985 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Holden Commodore | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Holden | Morgan |
Model | Commodore | 4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |