1994 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 430 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Morgan Plus 4 | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | Plus 4 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
