2001 GMC Safari vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 45 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 1130 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.
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, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | GMC | Morris |
| Model | Safari | Minor |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |
