1949 Morris Minor vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 50 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Picnic (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 595 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 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, 1999 Toyota Picnic, 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, 1999 Toyota Picnic (210 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Morris Minor | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Picnic |
Year Released | 1949 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 916 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2740 mm |