1976 Datsun Violet vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Datsun Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Datsun Violet would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Datsun Violet. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Datsun Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Datsun Violet weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Morgan 4 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Datsun Violet. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Datsun Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Datsun Violet | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Datsun | Morgan |
| Model | Violet | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
