1990 Morgan 4 vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 245 kg more than 1990 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, 1982 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Morgan 4 | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | 4 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |