2004 Morgan 4 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Morgan 4 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. 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, 2004 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Morgan 4 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
