1974 Mazda 929 vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1958 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 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 929 | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | 929 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |
