1977 Buick Regal vs. 1967 Morgan 4
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 770 kg more than 1967 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, 1977 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1967 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Buick | Morgan |
Model | Regal | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |