1979 Morgan 4 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Morgan 4 (85 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 225 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Morgan 4 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
