2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1503 kg more than 1960 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1960 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Silverado | Minor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 45 L |
