1960 Morris Minor vs. 1976 Seat 127
To start off, 1976 Seat 127 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 127 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Morris Minor weights approximately 123 kg more than 1976 Seat 127.
Because 1960 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Seat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Morris Minor (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morris Minor | 1976 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Morris | Seat |
| Model | Minor | 127 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
