1955 Morris Minor vs. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 508 kg more than 1955 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, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 1995 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Morris | Venturi |
| Model | Minor | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2410 mm |
