2000 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2000 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Wrangler (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 605 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2000 Jeep Wrangler (193 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Wrangler | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Jeep | Morris |
| Model | Wrangler | Minor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2190 mm |
