1969 Buick GS vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 830 kg more than 2005 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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | GS | 4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
