1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Toledo weights approximately 325 kg more than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Seat Toledo (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Morgan | Seat |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2480 mm |
