1977 Buick Regal vs. 1981 Morgan 4

To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 880 kg more than 1981 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 (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 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 1981 Morgan 4. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1981 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1981 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Buick Regal 1981 Morgan 4
Make Buick Morgan
Model Regal 4
Year Released 1977 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 163 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 352 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1540 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