1978 Buick Regal vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 9 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Regal (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 605 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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1969 Morris Minor | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | Regal | Minor |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 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 |