1970 Buick GS vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 970 kg more than 1972 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | GS | 4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
