1970 Morris Minor vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1984 Toyota Starlet is newer by 14 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Starlet (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 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 5 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Because 1970 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 1970 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Starlet, 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, 1970 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (75 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Morris Minor | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Minor | Starlet |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 70.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2310 mm |