1988 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2001 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4. 1988 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2001 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2001 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | Estate | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
