2000 Morgan 4 vs. 1979 Volvo 343
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 343 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Morgan 4.
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, 2000 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 343. 1979 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 2000 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2000 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Morgan 4 | 1979 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Morgan | Volvo |
Model | 4 | 343 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |