2005 Morgan Plus 8 vs. 2005 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2005 Morgan Plus 8 and 2005 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Frontier. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 276 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
Because 2005 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Frontier will offer significantly more control. 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 Plus 8 (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | 2005 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | Plus 8 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
