1962 Morris Minor vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1986 Toyota Carina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Carina weights approximately 270 kg more than 1962 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Carina, 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, 1986 Toyota Carina (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Morris Minor | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Carina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2520 mm |
