1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 725 kg more than 1949 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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Camaro | Minor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
