1951 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1208 kg more than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Morgan Plus 4 | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Plus 4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
