2005 Morgan Roadster vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan Roadster would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Roadster (224 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Roadster should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 590 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
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, 2005 Morgan Roadster (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan Roadster | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Morgan | Toyota |
Model | Roadster | Hilux |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3090 mm |