1971 Morris Minor vs. 1971 Volvo 145
To start off, both 1971 Morris Minor and 1971 Volvo 145 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo 145 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 145 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1971 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 Volvo 145 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Minor | 1971 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Morris | Volvo |
Model | Minor | 145 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2620 mm |