1959 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Publica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Plus 4 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
