1948 Morris Minor vs. 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos (52 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Minor weights approximately 250 kg more than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
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, 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Minor | 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
| Make | Morris | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Minor | Interlagos |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2110 mm |
