2005 Morgan 44 vs. 2005 Opel Combo
To start off, both 2005 Morgan 44 and 2005 Opel Combo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,790 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Opel Combo. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Combo weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44.
Because 2005 Morgan 44 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Morgan 44. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Combo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Opel Combo (170 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Combo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 44 | 2005 Opel Combo | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 44 | Combo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1790 cc | 1684 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
