1999 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Morgan Plus 4 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | Plus 4 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |