1959 Morgan 4 vs. 2003 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pickup is newer by 44 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pickup (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 1115 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.
Because 2003 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Morgan 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup 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, 2003 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan 4 | 2003 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2960 mm |
