2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Terios II weights approximately 333 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Terios II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
| Model | Terios II | Minor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 22 L |
