1954 Morris Minor vs. 1989 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 173 kg more than 1954 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor. 1989 Vauxhall Belmont has automatic transmission and 1954 Morris Minor has manual transmission. 1954 Morris Minor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Morris Minor | 1989 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
Model | Minor | Belmont |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |