1967 Morris Minor vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1996 SsangYong Korando is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Korando (79 HP @ 4050 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 940 kg more than 1967 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando 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, 1996 SsangYong Korando (150 Nm @ 2240 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Morris Minor | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Morris | SsangYong |
| Model | Minor | Korando |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4050 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2240 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
