1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 20 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1275 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1965 Morris Minor | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | Lagonda | Minor |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 52 L |