1988 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 196 kg more than 1988 Morgan Plus 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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Morgan Plus 4 | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | Plus 4 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 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 |
