1959 Morris Minor vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 53 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 894 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 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Minor | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 237 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 | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3250 mm |
