1990 Morgan 4 vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1990 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, 1981 Volvo 240 (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Morgan 4 | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Morgan | Volvo |
Model | 4 | 240 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |