1976 Morgan 4 vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 17 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1976 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 949 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.
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, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Morgan 4 | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
