1965 Morris Minor vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1965 Morris Minor and 1965 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor.
Because 1965 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Minor | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Minor | 204 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
