1953 Morris Minor vs. 2003 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2003 Toyota Solara is newer by 50 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 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Solara weights approximately 605 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.
Because 1953 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 1953 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Solara, 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, 2003 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morris Minor | 2003 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Solara |
Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 918 cc | 2437 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2680 mm |