1988 Buick Skylark vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1988 Buick Skylark and 1988 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Morgan 4. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Skylark weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Morgan 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 1988 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark, 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, 1988 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | Skylark | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
