1959 Morris Minor vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 50 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 1,421 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 434 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, 2009 Volkswagen Citi, 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, 2009 Volkswagen Citi (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Minor | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Morris | Volkswagen |
| Model | Minor | Citi |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1421 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2410 mm |
