1954 Morris Minor vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 45 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 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 995 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 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera 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, 1999 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Minor | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 801 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2470 mm |
