1972 Mini Clubman vs. 1972 Morris 1800
To start off, both 1972 Mini Clubman and 1972 Morris 1800 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,227 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Morris 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Morris 1800 (108 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Mini Clubman. (38 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Morris 1800 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Morris 1800 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1972 Mini Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1972 Morris 1800 (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mini Clubman. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Morris 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mini Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mini Clubman | 1972 Morris 1800 | |
| Make | Mini | Morris |
| Model | Clubman | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2227 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3180 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2700 mm |
