1959 Morris Minor vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 910 kg more than 1959 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Minor | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Morris | Oldsmobile |
Model | Minor | Toronado |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 4128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2910 mm |