1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 898 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 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 LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1959 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Buick | Morgan |
Model | LeSabre | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2440 mm |