1959 Morris Minor vs. 1994 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,861 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 420 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, 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, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado (245 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Minor | 1994 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Morris | Volkswagen |
| Model | Minor | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2861 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2480 mm |
