2002 Morgan 4 vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
To start off, both 2002 Morgan 4 and 2002 Toyota Solara were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Solara weights approximately 515 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, 2002 Toyota Solara, 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, 2002 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Morgan 4 | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | 4 | Solara |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |