2001 Morgan 4 vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 562 kg more than 2001 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4. 2009 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2001 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2001 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Morgan 4 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
