1960 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 527 kg more than 1960 Morgan Plus 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, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. 2009 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 1960 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1960 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Plus 4 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
