1968 Morris Minor vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Toyota Carina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Carina weights approximately 255 kg more than 1968 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Morris Minor | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Carina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |
