1977 Mazda 818 vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 1977 Mazda 818 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,271 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 818 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1960 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 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda 818 | 1960 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | 818 | Minor |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1271 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2190 mm |