2002 Morgan 4 vs. 2000 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 365 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.
Because 2002 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Morgan 4 | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
