1988 Morgan 4 vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 735 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, 1971 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Morgan 4 | 1971 Nissan President | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | 4 | President |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |