1953 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1918 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.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morris Minor | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Morris | Land Rover |
Model | Minor | Defender |
Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 918 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2800 mm |