2009 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 885 kg more than 1954 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 Jaguar S-Type (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar S-Type | 1954 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | S-Type | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2190 mm |
