1963 Morris Minor vs. 1960 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1963 Morris Minor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Peugeot 404 (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1963 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, 1960 Peugeot 404 (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morris Minor | 1960 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Minor | 404 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
