1973 Morgan 4 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, both 1973 Morgan 4 and 1973 Nissan Violet were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 280 kg more than 1973 Morgan 4.
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, 1973 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Morgan 4 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | 4 | Violet |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |