1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1979 Buick LeSabre is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 800 kg more than 1956 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, 1979 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick LeSabre | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | LeSabre | Minor |
Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |