1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,143 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 422 kg more than 1950 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 Holden Sunbird (325 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Sunbird | 1950 Morris Minor | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | Sunbird | Minor |
Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4143 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2190 mm |