1958 Morris Minor vs. 2006 Tata Safari
To start off, 2006 Tata Safari is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Safari weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Tata Safari 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, 2006 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Minor | 2006 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Morris | Tata |
| Model | Minor | Safari |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2660 mm |
