1959 Morris Minor vs. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 24 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 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 30 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, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Minor | 1983 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
| Model | Minor | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
