1962 Morris Minor vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 10 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 574 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Morris Minor | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Morris | Plymouth |
| Model | Minor | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2750 mm |
