1952 Morris Minor vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1952 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 486 kg more than 1952 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Minor. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1952 Morris Minor has manual transmission. 1952 Morris Minor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Morris Minor | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Morris | Holden |
Model | Minor | Commodore |
Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2670 mm |