1999 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 16 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 740 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1999 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, 1983 Volvo 740 (260 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Morgan | Volvo |
| Model | Plus 4 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
