1988 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1971 Holden Torana
To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. 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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana. 1971 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1988 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Morgan Plus 4 | 1971 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Morgan | Holden |
| Model | Plus 4 | Torana |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
