1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 800 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus has manual transmission. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Morgan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2960 mm |
