1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1961 Morgan 4
To start off, 1972 Buick Centurion is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1961 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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morgan 4. 1972 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1961 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1961 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 1961 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | Centurion | 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2450 mm |
