2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1955 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 865 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. 2003 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1955 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Blackhawk | 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Buick | Morgan |
Model | Blackhawk | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 768 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2440 mm |