1955 Morris Minor vs. 1970 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1970 Skoda 1202 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Skoda 1202 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1955 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, 1970 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 1970 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Morris | Skoda |
| Model | Minor | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2690 mm |
