1965 Morris Minor vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 47 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 461 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Morris Minor | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Morris | Chevrolet |
Model | Minor | Colorado |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |