1965 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 881 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Minor | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Venza |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1097 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 67 L |
