1960 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 539 kg more than 1960 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd, 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Morris Minor | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Morris | Kia |
Model | Minor | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |