1956 Morris Minor vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Stavic 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1133 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 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 2010 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Morris | SsangYong |
| Model | Minor | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3010 mm |
