1979 Morgan 4 vs. 1985 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1985 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 470 kg more than 1979 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, 1985 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Morgan 4. 1985 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1979 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1979 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Morgan 4 | 1985 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | 4 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |