1974 Morgan 4 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1974 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 385 kg more than 1974 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Morgan 4 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | 4 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |