1987 Lada 2107 vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 28 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada 2107 (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 190 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, 1987 Lada 2107 (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2107 | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lada | Morris |
| Model | 2107 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 45 L |
