2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 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 68 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Terios II weights approximately 330 kg more than 1959 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Terios II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
| Model | Terios II | Minor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 790 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 |
