1972 Buick Skylark vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 725 kg more than 2001 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 Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | Skylark | 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
