1958 Morris Minor vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 49 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1245 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Morris Minor | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Quantum |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3120 mm |