2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 58 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 960 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Silverado | Minor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2190 mm |
