1978 Holden GTS vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1978 Holden GTS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 675 kg more than 1965 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 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 1965 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | GTS | Minor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2190 mm |
