1994 Morgan 4 vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corolla 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 55 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Morgan 4 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1994 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Morgan 4 | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |