1998 Morgan 4 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 Morgan 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, 1998 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Morgan 4 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | 4 | Violet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |