2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 888 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 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 1949 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture, 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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Venture | Minor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1678 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2190 mm |
