1950 Morris Minor vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2004 Toyota Previa is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Previa (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Previa weights approximately 810 kg more than 1950 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 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 1950 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Previa, 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, 2004 Toyota Previa (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Minor | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Previa |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2910 mm |
