2005 Morgan 4 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 4 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Morgan | Holden |
| Model | 4 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
