1948 Morris Six vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 431 kg more than 1948 Morris Six. 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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Morris Six | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
Model | Six | Monaro |
Year Released | 1948 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |