1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1971 Morris Minor
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1971 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 897 kg more than 1971 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 (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1971 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Caprice | Minor |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |
