1964 Morris Minor vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Morris Minor | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Morris | Land Rover |
| Model | Minor | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 104 L |
