2005 Morgan Plus 8 vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2005 Morgan Plus 8 and 2005 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (161 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 571 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
Because 2005 Morgan Plus 8 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 Plus 8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa, 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 Plus 8 (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Plus 8 | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
