1992 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Carina weights approximately 30 kg more than 1992 Morgan Plus 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, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Morgan Plus 4 | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Plus 4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
