2002 Morgan 4 vs. 1987 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Cressida (129 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 240 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Morgan 4 | 1987 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Cressida |
Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |