1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1969 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 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1969 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 500 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2190 mm |
