1999 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1983 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 210 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | 1983 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | Plus 4 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| 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 | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
