1949 Morris Minor vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 64 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 955 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander, 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2790 mm |
