1965 Morris Minor vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 14 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 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 545 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor.
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 | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
Model | Minor | Royale |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1097 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2690 mm |