1960 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1578 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 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morris Minor | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Morris | Volkswagen |
| Model | Minor | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
