1956 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 55 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1842 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Morris | Cadillac |
| Model | Minor | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |
