1955 Morris Minor vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 58 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1140 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.
Because 1955 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 79 L |
