1963 Morris Minor vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 910 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.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (313 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Morris Minor | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Morris | Plymouth |
| Model | Minor | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2700 mm |
