1961 Morris Minor vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 1998 Rover 400 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 400 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1961 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 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 1961 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 400, 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, 1998 Rover 400 (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Morris Minor | 1998 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Morris | Rover |
| Model | Minor | 400 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2630 mm |
