1954 Morris Minor vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1968 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 339 kg more than 1954 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, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Morris Minor | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 801 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2510 mm |