1957 Morris Minor vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 52 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 402 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 1957 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Minor | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Morris | Seat |
Model | Minor | Altea |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2470 mm |