1969 Morris Minor vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 316 kg more than 1969 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Morris Minor | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Celica |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
