2005 Morgan 44 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan 44 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | 44 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1790 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |