1959 Morris Minor vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 52 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1077 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Minor | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Morris | Chevrolet |
| Model | Minor | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2852 mm |
