1997 Buick Century vs. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1997 Buick Century is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Century weights approximately 695 kg more than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus 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 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century, 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, 1997 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 1997 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus has manual transmission. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | Century | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |
