1965 Morris Minor vs. 1965 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1965 Morris Minor and 1965 Peugeot 404 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 404 (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 285 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Minor | 1965 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Minor | 404 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1097 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 | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
