2006 Lexus IS vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor.
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, 2006 Lexus IS (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus IS | 1950 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lexus | Morris |
| Model | IS | Minor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2190 mm |
