1970 Morris Minor vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Minor weights approximately 26 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1982 Toyota Starlet (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Morris Minor | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Minor | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
