1970 GAZ Volga vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1970 GAZ Volga is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ Volga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 GAZ Volga (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 GAZ Volga should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ Volga weights approximately 510 kg more than 1958 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, 1970 GAZ Volga (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ Volga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 GAZ Volga | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | GAZ | Morris |
| Model | Volga | Minor |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2190 mm |
