1970 Morgan 4 vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1231 kg more than 1970 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4. 2009 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1970 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1970 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Morgan 4 | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Morgan | Buick |
| Model | 4 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3009 mm |
