1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 295 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | Laurel |
Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |