1953 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 58 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), 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1766 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, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Morris | Chevrolet |
| Model | Minor | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2946 mm |
