1984 Morgan 4 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1984 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 275 kg more than 1984 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Morgan 4 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Celica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |