1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1994 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1188 kg more than 1994 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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1994 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1994 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | Centurion | 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2450 mm |
