2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1979 Morgan 4

To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1979 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1979 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 1031 kg more than 1979 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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Morgan 4. 2009 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1979 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1979 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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