2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1951 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 759 kg more than 1951 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1951 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Express | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2190 mm |
