1993 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 225 kg more than 1993 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Morgan Plus 4 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | Plus 4 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |