2008 Dodge Charger vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1551 kg more than 1960 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Dodge Charger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger 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, 2008 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 1960 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Dodge | Morris |
| Model | Charger | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
