2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 51 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 1170 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS (701 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 648 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | CLS | Minor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2190 mm |
