1954 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 935 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Minor | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 801 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2918 mm |
