1970 Morris Minor vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, both 1970 Morris Minor and 1970 Volkswagen 1302 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Morris Minor.
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 Volkswagen 1302 (87 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Morris Minor | 1970 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Morris | Volkswagen |
Model | Minor | 1302 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2410 mm |