1990 Morgan 4 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1990 Morgan 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, 1990 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Morgan 4 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1397 cc |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
