1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 476 kg more than 1953 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1953 Morris Minor | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | Commodore | Minor |
Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |