1957 Morris Minor vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 889 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Minor | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Morris | Pontiac |
Model | Minor | Firehawk |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 464 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2600 mm |