2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1314 kg more than 1955 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 Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Land Rover | Morris |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Minor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 22 L |
