1948 Morris Six vs. 1993 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1993 Toyota Cressida is newer by 45 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Cressida (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 196 kg more than 1948 Morris Six. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Toyota Cressida (279 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six. 1993 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1948 Morris Six has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Six | 1993 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Six | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
