1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 10 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lada 1200 weights approximately 120 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, 1979 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 1969 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lada | Morris |
| Model | 1200 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 52 L |
