1969 Morris Minor vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 15 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 360 (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 316 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, 1984 Volvo 360 (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Morris Minor | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Minor | 360 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
