1996 Morgan 4 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Morgan 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, 1996 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Morgan 4 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
