1976 Morgan 4 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 282 kg more than 1976 Morgan 4.
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, 1976 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Morgan 4 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |