1997 Morgan 4 vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1997 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Morgan 4 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1997 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Morgan 4 | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |