1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Donkervoort S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (110 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Donkervoort S7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor.
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, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (163 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm). This means 1983 Donkervoort S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor. 1983 Donkervoort S7 has automatic transmission and 1955 Morris Minor has manual transmission. 1955 Morris Minor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Donkervoort S7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Donkervoort S7 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Donkervoort | Morris |
Model | S7 | Minor |
Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 30 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 54 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1530 mm |