1956 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1360 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 Mercedes-Benz S (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Morris | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Minor | S |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3165 mm |
