1950 Morris Minor vs. 2000 Porsche 996
To start off, 2000 Porsche 996 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche 996 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche 996 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1950 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 996 (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Minor | 2000 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Minor | 996 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2360 mm |
