2009 GMC Yukon vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1788 kg more than 1959 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 GMC Yukon (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | GMC | Morris |
| Model | Yukon | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |
