2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 410 kg more than 1953 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Morris |
| Model | Guara | Minor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2190 mm |
