1976 Morgan 4 vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 524 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, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Morgan 4. 2004 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1976 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1976 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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