1964 Morris Minor vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1107 kg more than 1964 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Morris Minor | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Morris | Oldsmobile |
Model | Minor | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3230 mm |