1977 Morgan 4 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 114 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Morgan 4 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |
