1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 755 kg more than 1962 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 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (67 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Caprice | Minor |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |
