1954 Morris Minor vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 54 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1064 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 2008 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2008 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Morris | SsangYong |
| Model | Minor | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 80 L |
