1956 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 54 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 806 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Minor | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Morris | Kia |
Model | Minor | Borrego |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2900 mm |