2001 Morgan 4 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Morgan 4 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2001 Morgan 4 (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Morgan 4 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |