1949 Morris Minor vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 915 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 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 1949 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Morris | Plymouth |
| Model | Minor | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2880 mm |
