1988 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 586 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Morgan Plus 4 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | Plus 4 | Serena |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |