1981 Morgan 4 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 175 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Morgan 4 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Corona |
Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |