2003 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 618 kg more than 2003 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II. 2000 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 2003 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Morgan Aero 8 | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Aero 8 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
