1998 Morgan 4 vs. 1979 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Morgan 4 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1998 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Morgan 4 | 1979 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Morgan | Suzuki |
| Model | 4 | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2040 mm |
