2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1969 Morris Minor | |
Make | Land Rover | Morris |
Model | LR2 | Minor |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |