2005 Morgan Roadster vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Morgan Roadster is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Roadster (224 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Roadster should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1255 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Morgan Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan Roadster | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Morgan | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
