1953 Morris Minor vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, 1981 Porsche 936 is newer by 28 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 2,650 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 602 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Minor weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Minor | 936 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2650 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 632 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 775 kg |
