1980 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Morgan 44
To start off, 2007 Morgan 44 is newer by 27 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Morgan 44. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2007 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 745 kg more than 2007 Morgan 44. 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 (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Morgan 44. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2007 Morgan 44 has manual transmission. 2007 Morgan 44 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 | 2007 Morgan 44 | |
Make | Buick | Morgan |
Model | Electra | 44 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |