1953 Morris Minor vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 776 kg more than 1953 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morris Minor | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Supra |
Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 918 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2440 mm |