1956 Morgan 4 vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Toyota MR2 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1956 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, 1998 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morgan 4 | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
