1960 Morris Minor vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 36 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 458 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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morris Minor | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Morris | Venturi |
| Model | Minor | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2510 mm |
