1995 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 265 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Morgan Plus 4 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | Plus 4 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |