1959 Morgan 4 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 455 kg more than 1959 Morgan 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1959 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morgan 4 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | 4 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |