2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1955 Morris Minor

To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1003 kg more than 1955 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Dodge Charger 1955 Morris Minor
Make Dodge Morris
Model Charger Minor
Year Released 2005 1955
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 803 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 30 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 529 Nm 55 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1828 kg 825 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 22 L


 

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