1955 Morris Minor vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 49 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall VX220 weights approximately 105 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, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
| Model | Minor | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 930 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 | 36 L |
