1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 15 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 212 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1964 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | Beta | Minor |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |
