1965 Morris Minor vs. 1963 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1965 Morris Minor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Skoda Felicia (49 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Minor | 1963 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Morris | Skoda |
| Model | Minor | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
