1953 Morris Minor vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 60 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), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1520 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Morris | GMC |
| Model | Minor | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| 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 | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 472 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3645 mm |
