1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 4 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 180 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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1965 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Vega | Minor |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |
