1949 Morris Minor vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 49 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 847 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.
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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Morris | SsangYong |
| Model | Minor | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2910 mm |
