1988 Morgan 4 vs. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Morgan 4 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1988 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1988 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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Morgan 4 | 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
