1968 Morris Minor vs. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 830 kg more than 1968 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Morris Minor | 2002 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Morris | SsangYong |
| Model | Minor | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2910 mm |
