1953 Morris Minor vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 52 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 764 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3250 mm |
