1998 Morgan 4 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 182 kg more than 1998 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Morgan 4 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Corona |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |