1954 Morris Minor vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 801 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3590 mm |
