1955 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1132 kg more than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morgan Plus 4 | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Plus 4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 768 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
