1998 Morgan 4 vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo V90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo V90 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo V90 (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1998 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, 1996 Volvo V90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Morgan 4 | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Morgan | Volvo |
| Model | 4 | V90 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
