1955 Morris Minor vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 53 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 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 738 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor.
Because 1955 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor. 2008 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1955 Morris Minor has manual transmission. 1955 Morris Minor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Morris | Rover |
| Model | Minor | 75 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 65 L |
