1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1959 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Impala | Minor |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2190 mm |