1999 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa 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 69 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Plus 4 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
