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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 170 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 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 | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |