1994 Morgan 4 vs. 1994 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, both 1994 Morgan 4 and 1994 Nissan Terrano II were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1994 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 743 kg more than 1994 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Morgan 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Terrano II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Nissan Terrano II (198 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Morgan 4 | 1994 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
