1955 Morris Minor vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 186 kg more than 1955 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morris Minor | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Celica |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 947 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 61 L |