1994 Morgan 4 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corona weights approximately 88 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Morgan 4 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
