1959 Morris Minor vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 46 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (115 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 535 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 1959 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 1959 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Minor | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
