2006 Morgan 44 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2006 Morgan 44 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2006 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 820 kg more than 2006 Morgan 44. 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Morgan 44. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2006 Morgan 44 has manual transmission. 2006 Morgan 44 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan 44 | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Morgan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 44 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |
