1990 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 264. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 264 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 264 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 264 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 264 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1990 Morgan Plus 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, 1978 Volvo 264 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan Plus 4. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 264 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Morgan Plus 4 | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
Make | Morgan | Volvo |
Model | Plus 4 | 264 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |