1949 Morris Minor vs. 2012 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 63 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Terios (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 390 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 2012 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2012 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2012 Daihatsu Terios (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 2012 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Morris | Daihatsu |
| Model | Minor | Terios |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2590 mm |
