1967 Morris Minor vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1967 Morris Minor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Morris Minor weights approximately 220 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. 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, 1967 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Morris Minor | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Publica |
Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |