1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1960 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 573 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1960 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1960 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Buick | Morgan |
Model | Riviera | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |