1973 Morgan 4 vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1974 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 324 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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Morgan 4 | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | 4 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |