1965 Morris Minor vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 325 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 760 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Minor | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1097 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 841 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1150 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2280 mm |