2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 57 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor.
Because 2006 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Rendezvous | Minor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2190 mm |
