1957 Morris Minor vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos (52 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Minor weights approximately 285 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Minor | 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
| Make | Morris | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Minor | Interlagos |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 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 |
