1981 Morgan 4 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, both 1981 Morgan 4 and 1981 Nissan Leopard were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 580 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Morgan 4 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
