1956 Morris Minor vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 57 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (405 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 1090 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Morris | Maserati |
| Model | Minor | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2942 mm |
