1963 Morris Minor vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Carina (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Carina weights approximately 130 kg more than 1963 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1981 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Morris Minor | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Carina |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 61 L |