1961 Morgan 4 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 923 kg more than 1961 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Morgan 4 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2600 mm |
