1988 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Leopard 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 40 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 181 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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Morgan Plus 4 | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | Plus 4 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
