1971 Morgan 4 vs. 1993 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1993 Nissan Sunny is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morgan 4 would be higher. Both 1971 Morgan 4 and 1993 Nissan Sunny are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Sunny (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1971 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 396 kg more than 1971 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Sunny. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morgan 4 | 1993 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | 4 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |