2000 Morgan 4 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 370 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Morgan 4 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Morgan | Volvo |
Model | 4 | 740 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 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 | 80 L |