2003 Morgan 4 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 193 kg more than 2003 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan 4. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2003 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 2003 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Morgan 4 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
