2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 724 kg more than 1957 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 Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Silverado | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 45 L |
