1955 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 34 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, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 366 kg more than 1955 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, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morgan Plus 4 | 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | Plus 4 | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |