2001 Morgan 4 vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota MR2 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 Morgan 4. 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, 1990 Toyota MR2 (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Morgan 4 | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | MR2 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |