1948 Morris Minor vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 595 kg more than 1948 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Minor | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Morris | Renault |
| Model | Minor | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2770 mm |
