1996 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1996 Nissan Presea
To start off, both 1996 Morgan Plus 4 and 1996 Nissan Presea were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Presea. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Presea weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1996 Morgan Plus 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Presea. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Morgan Plus 4 | 1996 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | Plus 4 | Presea |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
