1952 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (59 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1952 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1952 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Morgan Plus 4 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | Plus 4 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |