1954 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 57 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 591 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 1416 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 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 746 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Morris | Bentley |
| Model | Minor | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 801 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2746 mm |
