1951 Buick 40 vs. 1955 Morgan 4

To start off, 1955 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1955 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Buick 40 1955 Morgan 4
Make Buick Morgan
Model 40 4
Year Released 1951 1955
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4066 cc 1172 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 119 HP 33 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 292 Nm 73 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 650 kg
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2450 mm


 

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