1959 Morris Minor vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo 1800 is newer by 13 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 1800 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 365 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, 1972 Volvo 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Minor | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
Make | Morris | Volvo |
Model | Minor | 1800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2460 mm |