1980 Buick Electra vs. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 865 kg more than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus has manual transmission. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Buick | Morgan |
Model | Electra | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |