1977 Buick Regal vs. 1971 Morris Minor
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1971 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 645 kg more than 1971 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, 1977 Buick Regal (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1971 Morris Minor | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | Regal | Minor |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4932 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2190 mm |