1951 Morris Minor vs. 1965 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1965 Steyr 700C is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Morris Minor (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Minor weights approximately 250 kg more than 1965 Steyr 700C. 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, 1951 Morris Minor (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Morris Minor | 1965 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Morris | Steyr |
| Model | Minor | 700C |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 1950 mm |
