1958 Morgan 4 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 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, 1969 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morgan 4 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
