1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 35 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1268 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Roadmaster | Minor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 22 L |
