1964 Morris Minor vs. 1990 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1990 Toyota Starlet is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Starlet (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Minor weights approximately 98 kg more than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
Because 1964 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 1964 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Starlet, 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, 1964 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Morris Minor | 1990 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2310 mm |
