1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1948 Morris Minor
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 917 kg more than 1948 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 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1948 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | XJS | Minor |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2190 mm |
