1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 31 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 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Hyundai Stellar should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 210 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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Hyundai Stellar | 1953 Morris Minor | |
Make | Hyundai | Morris |
Model | Stellar | Minor |
Year Released | 1984 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |