1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1968 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 996 kg more than 1968 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morgan 4. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1968 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1968 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Buick | Morgan |
Model | LeSabre | 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |