1995 Morgan 4 vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,319 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 740 (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1995 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1995 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, 1983 Volvo 740 (190 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Morgan 4 | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Morgan | Volvo |
| Model | 4 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
