2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 54 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1879 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 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1953 Morris Minor | |
Make | Land Rover | Morris |
Model | Discovery | Minor |
Year Released | 2007 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2190 mm |