1958 Morris Minor vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 49 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 1068 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Minor | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Morris | SsangYong |
| Model | Minor | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
