1959 Morris Minor vs. 1988 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1988 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 29 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Blizzard (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 560 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.
Because 1988 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Toyota Blizzard (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Minor | 1988 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2210 mm |
