2005 Morgan 44 vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,790 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44.
Because 2005 Morgan 44 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Morgan 44. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 44 | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | 44 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1790 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
