2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor.
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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | Rainier | Minor |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |