1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1956 Cadillac 6239D and 1956 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Cadillac | Morris |
Model | 6239D | Minor |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2190 mm |