1984 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Morgan Plus 4. (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1984 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 Morgan Plus 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.
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1984 Morgan Plus 4 | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | Plus 4 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |