2003 Morgan 4 vs. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2003 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2003 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 228 kg more than 2003 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, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Morgan 4 | 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2480 mm |
