2000 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 265 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm, 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, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Prizm | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Prizm | Minor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |
