1960 Morris Minor vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 505 is newer by 23 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 505 (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 478 kg more than 1960 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 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morris Minor | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Minor | 505 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2750 mm |
