2009 Dodge Durango vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 54 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 929 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.
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 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Dodge | Morris |
| Model | Durango | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 22 L |
