1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 40 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 943 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, 1995 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Jaguar XJS | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | XJS | Minor |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 22 L |