1986 Holden Commodore vs. 1971 Morris Minor
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 15 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1971 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Holden Commodore weights approximately 390 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, 1986 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Commodore | 1971 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | Commodore | Minor |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
