1956 Morris Minor vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen K 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1956 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 Volkswagen K 70 (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen K 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Morris | Volkswagen |
| Model | Minor | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2700 mm |
