1985 Holden Commodore vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 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 3 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Commodore weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Holden Commodore | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Holden | Morgan |
Model | Commodore | 4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |