2006 Morgan Plus 8 vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Morgan Plus 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Morgan Plus 8 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 562 kg more than 2006 Morgan Plus 8.
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, 2006 Morgan Plus 8 (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Morgan Plus 8 | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Morgan | Nissan |
Model | Plus 8 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1672 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |