2005 Morgan 4 vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 715 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4. 2004 Pontiac GTO 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. 2004 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan 4 | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Morgan | Pontiac |
Model | 4 | GTO |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |