1958 Morris Minor vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 35 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 399 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.
Because 1958 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 1958 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina, 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, 1993 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Minor | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Carina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2590 mm |
