1965 Morris Minor vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1847 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 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 (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 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 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Minor | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Morris | Land Rover |
| Model | Minor | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1097 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2672 kg |
| 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 | 52 L | 104 L |
