1980 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra 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 11 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2000 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 810 kg more than 2000 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2000 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2000 Morgan 4 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 | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | Electra | 4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
