1998 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 245 kg more than 1998 Morgan Plus 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, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica. 1983 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1998 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1998 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Morgan Plus 4 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Plus 4 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
