2005 Morgan 44 vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 780 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 780 (127 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 1985 Volvo 780 (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 44 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Morgan | Volvo |
| Model | 44 | 780 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1790 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
