1974 Morris 1800 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Morris 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Morris 1800 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Morris 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Morris 1800. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1974 Morris 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Morris 1800 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Because 1977 Toyota Carina 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 1977 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Morris 1800, 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, 1977 Toyota Carina (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Morris 1800. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Morris 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Morris 1800 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | 1800 | Carina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |