1958 Morris Minor vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 55 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1110 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Morris Minor | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1781 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3570 mm |