1993 Morgan 4 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1993 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1993 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 405 kg more than 1993 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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Morgan 4 | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Morgan | Vauxhall |
Model | 4 | Victor |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |