1956 Morris Minor vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 50 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 915 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.
Because 1956 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 1956 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Morris | Volkswagen |
| Model | Minor | Touran |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2680 mm |
