2005 Morgan 44 vs. 2008 Tata Nano
To start off, 2008 Tata Nano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan 44 would be higher. At 1,790 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 44 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2008 Tata Nano. 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, 2005 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan 44 | 2008 Tata Nano | |
Make | Morgan | Tata |
Model | 44 | Nano |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1790 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |