1954 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 860 kg more than 1954 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1954 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1954 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Morgan Plus 4 | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Morgan | Oldsmobile |
Model | Plus 4 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |