1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1970 Morris Minor

To start off, 1971 Chrysler Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1970 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 640 kg more than 1970 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 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Minor.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Chrysler Charger 1970 Morris Minor
Make Chrysler Morris
Model Charger Minor
Year Released 1971 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5211 cc 1098 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 227 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 461 Nm 81 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.3 mm 64.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 83.7 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 800 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2190 mm