1949 Morris Minor vs. 1996 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Toyota Crown is newer by 47 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 2,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Crown weights approximately 430 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Morris Minor | 1996 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Crown |
Year Released | 1949 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 916 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |