1956 Morris Minor vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 926 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, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Morris | Jeep |
| Model | Minor | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2700 mm |
