1948 Morris Minor vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 445 kg more than 1948 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Morris Minor 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 1948 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Minor | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Carina |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2590 mm |
