2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 53 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1671 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.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover LR3 | 1953 Morris Minor | |
Make | Land Rover | Morris |
Model | LR3 | Minor |
Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2190 mm |