1953 Morris Minor vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 911 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1953 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morris Minor | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Minor | 911 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 918 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2270 mm |