1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 15 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 780 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick LeSabre | 1965 Morris Minor | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | LeSabre | Minor |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |