1988 Morgan 4 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 430 kg more than 1988 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 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Morgan 4 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Celica |
Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |