1996 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, both 1996 Morgan Plus 4 and 1996 Nissan Stagea were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 510 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1996 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1996 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Morgan Plus 4 | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | Plus 4 | Stagea |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |