1949 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Toyota Corolla is newer by 61 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 455 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, 2010 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2010 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Morris Minor | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Corolla |
Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 916 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4539 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2601 mm |