1976 Morgan 4 vs. 1989 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1989 Toyota Carina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1976 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Carina weights approximately 414 kg more than 1976 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 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 1976 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina, 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.

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