1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 685 kg more than 1969 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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1969 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Dodge | Morris |
| Model | Aspen | Minor |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2190 mm |
