1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 29 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 809 kg more than 1955 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, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor. 1984 Buick LeSabre 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. 1984 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick LeSabre | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | LeSabre | Minor |
Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 787 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 |