1982 Buick Electra vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1982 Buick Electra is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 900 kg more than 1959 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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Electra | Minor |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2190 mm |
