1974 Morgan 4 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1974 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,813 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel 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. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 350 kg more than 1974 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 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Morgan 4 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | 4 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1813 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |