1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 2 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Minor weights approximately 111 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1965 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Morris |
| Model | Sprite | Minor |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |
