1981 Morgan 4 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 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 110 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Morgan 4 1970 Toyota Corolla
Make Morgan Toyota
Model 4 Corolla
Year Released 1981 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 1166 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 85 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 88 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 660 kg 770 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2340 mm


 

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