1954 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1284 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | Plus 4 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3210 mm |
