1984 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 530 kg more than 1992 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Buick Electra (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Morgan Plus 4. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1992 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1992 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1992 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Buick | Morgan |
Model | Electra | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2500 mm |