1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1298 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Land Rover | Morris |
| Model | Discovery | Minor |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2190 mm |
