1996 Buick LeSabre vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1996 Buick LeSabre is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 665 kg more than 1956 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick LeSabre | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | LeSabre | Minor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
