1954 Morris Minor vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 633 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, 2000 Renault Laguna, 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Morris | Renault |
| Model | Minor | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
