1991 Lexus LS vs. 1963 Morris Minor
To start off, 1991 Lexus LS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lexus LS weights approximately 990 kg more than 1963 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, 1991 Lexus LS (351 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lexus LS | 1963 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lexus | Morris |
| Model | LS | Minor |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2190 mm |
