1953 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1975 Nissan Violet is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Violet weights approximately 178 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morgan Plus 4 | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | Plus 4 | Violet |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |