2005 Morgan 4 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 4 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
