2004 Lexus SC vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 2004 Lexus SC is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus SC weights approximately 688 kg more than 1954 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, 2004 Lexus SC (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus SC | 1954 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lexus | Morris |
| Model | SC | Minor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2190 mm |
