1962 Morris Minor vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 27 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino (62 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris Minor weights approximately 146 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino.
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, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (67 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Morris Minor | 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
| Make | Morris | Suzuki |
| Model | Minor | Cappuccino |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
