1958 Morris Minor vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 51 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Golf (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 580 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 2009 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2009 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2009 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Morris Minor | 2009 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Morris | Volkswagen |
Model | Minor | Golf |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2580 mm |