1969 Morris Minor vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 911 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 911 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1969 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, 1976 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Morris Minor | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Minor | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 79 L |