1959 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 51 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A5 weights approximately 985 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 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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, 2010 Audi A5 (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Minor | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Morris | Audi |
| Model | Minor | A5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2751 mm |
