1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1969 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 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda RX-7 | 1969 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | RX-7 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
