1951 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 162 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. 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, 1951 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Morgan Plus 4 | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Morgan | Tata |
Model | Plus 4 | Nano |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |