1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 801 kg more than 1967 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 1967 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Avanti | Morris |
| Model | Avanti | Minor |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 52 L |
