2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1952 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 996 kg more than 1952 Morris Minor.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Minor. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1952 Morris Minor has manual transmission. 1952 Morris Minor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1952 Morris Minor | |
Make | Land Rover | Morris |
Model | Freelander | Minor |
Year Released | 2008 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 27 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |