1952 Morris Minor vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 44 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 2,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1952 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 726 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, 1996 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Morris Minor | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Minor | 960 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2780 mm |
