1971 Morgan 4 vs. 1990 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1990 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 355 kg more than 1971 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Morgan 4 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 1971 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Corolla, 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, both vehicles can yield 135 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1990 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1971 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1971 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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