1957 Morris Minor vs. 1998 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Korando is newer by 41 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Korando (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1158 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Minor | 1998 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Morris | SsangYong |
| Model | Minor | Korando |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
