1954 Morris Minor vs. 2000 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2000 Panoz AIV is newer by 46 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz AIV weights approximately 393 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.
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, 2000 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 2000 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Morris | Panoz |
| Model | Minor | AIV |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 59 L |
