1954 Morris Minor vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 53 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (155 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 530 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 801 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2720 mm |
