1994 Morgan 4 vs. 2002 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Nissan Laurel is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1994 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 420 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.
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, 2002 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4. 2002 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1994 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1994 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Morgan 4 | 2002 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
