1974 Buick GS vs. 2003 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 628 kg more than 2003 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 2003 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | GS | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
