2001 Morgan 4 vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (90 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 835 kg more than 2001 Morgan 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, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Morgan 4 | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1960 mm |
