2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1661 kg more than 1962 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (67 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1962 Morris Minor | |
Make | Land Rover | Morris |
Model | Discovery | Minor |
Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |