1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1964 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 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 1964 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | 818 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2190 mm |
