1956 Morris Minor vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 56 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1139 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Morris | Dodge |
| Model | Minor | Charger |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3053 mm |
