1957 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 53 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 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sportage weights approximately 728 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, 2010 Kia Sportage, 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, 2010 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Minor | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Morris | Kia |
| Model | Minor | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2629 mm |
