2004 Maybach 62 vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 2004 Maybach 62 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maybach 62 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 507 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1977 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 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 834 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maybach 62 | 1960 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Maybach | Morris |
| Model | 62 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |
