1976 Morgan 4 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, both 1976 Morgan 4 and 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1976 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Morgan 4. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1976 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1976 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Morgan 4 | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Morgan | Oldsmobile |
Model | 4 | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2960 mm |