1948 Morris Six vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 224 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona.
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, both vehicles can yield 135 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Six | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Six | Corona |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
