1959 Morris Minor vs. 1998 Volvo V40
To start off, 1998 Volvo V40 is newer by 39 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo V40 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V40 weights approximately 415 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, 1998 Volvo V40, 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, 1998 Volvo V40 (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Minor | 1998 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Minor | V40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2570 mm |
