1989 Buick Estate vs. 1976 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1976 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1976 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 1219 kg more than 1976 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Morgan 4. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1976 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1976 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 1976 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | Estate | 4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
