1987 Buick Regal vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 352 kg more than 1950 Morris Six. 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1950 Morris Six | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Regal | Six |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
