1953 Morris Minor vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 57 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1493 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, 2010 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Morris | GMC |
| Model | Minor | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3645 mm |
