1972 Morris 1800 vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, both 1972 Morris 1800 and 1972 Nissan Fairlady were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,227 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Morris 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Morris 1800. (108 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1972 Morris 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Morris 1800 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1972 Nissan Fairlady.
Because 1972 Nissan Fairlady 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 1972 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Morris 1800, 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, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morris 1800. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morris 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Morris 1800 | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2227 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |