1953 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 45 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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morgan Plus 4 | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | Plus 4 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |