1949 Morris Minor vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 37 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 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 870 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2320 mm |
