1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 695 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Toyota Celica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | Celica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
