1958 Morris Minor vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 375 kg more than 1958 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, 1982 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Morris Minor | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Celica |
Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2620 mm |