1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 25 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 4,299 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 745 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, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (272 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Nova | Minor |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |
