1955 Morris Minor vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 28 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 879 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Morris | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Minor | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2910 mm |
