1955 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1959 Nissan 211 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Nissan 211 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | Plus 4 | 211 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
