1960 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 760 kg more than 1960 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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Morgan Plus 4 | 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | Plus 4 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |