1962 Morris Minor vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (36 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 425 kg more than 1962 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, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Morris Minor | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Morris | Volvo |
Model | Minor | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |