1949 Morris Minor vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1982 Toyota Tercel is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Tercel (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Minor weights approximately 10 kg more than 1982 Toyota Tercel.
Because 1949 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 1949 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Tercel, 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, 1982 Toyota Tercel (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Tercel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Morris Minor | 1982 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Tercel |
Year Released | 1949 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 916 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2440 mm |