1955 Morris Minor vs. 2001 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 46 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall VX220 weights approximately 83 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, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 2001 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
| Model | Minor | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 54 L |
