1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1949 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 300 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3198 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2190 mm |
