1959 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 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 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 355 kg more than 1959 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, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Plus 4 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
