1988 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1988 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1988 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 16 kg more than 1988 Morgan Plus 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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1988 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Morgan Plus 4 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | Plus 4 | Supra |
Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |