1965 Morris Minor vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 275 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Minor | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Minor | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
