1959 Morris Minor vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1970 Rover 3.5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover 3.5 (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1959 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 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Minor | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Morris | Rover |
Model | Minor | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2820 mm |