1949 Morris Minor vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 66 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1949 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, 1978 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm). This means 1978 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Minor | 66 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
