1965 Morris Minor vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1974 Seat 131 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 131 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 131 weights approximately 150 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 Seat 131 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Minor | 1974 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Morris | Seat |
| Model | Minor | 131 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1097 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2500 mm |
