1958 Morris Minor vs. 1970 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 181 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 181 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Morris Minor | 1970 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Morris | Volkswagen |
Model | Minor | 181 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2410 mm |