1957 Morris Isis vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 241 kg more than 1957 Morris Isis. 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (248 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis. 2005 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1957 Morris Isis has manual transmission. 1957 Morris Isis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Isis | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Isis | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3240 mm |