2004 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 26 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (322 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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 Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Morgan Aero 8 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Aero 8 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
