1960 Morris Minor vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1108 kg more than 1960 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morris Minor | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2370 mm |
