1972 Buick GS vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick GS weights approximately 650 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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 GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | GS | 44 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
