1989 Holden Commodore vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 24 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 4,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Holden Commodore (522 Nm) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Holden Commodore | 1965 Morris Minor | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | Commodore | Minor |
Year Released | 1989 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4980 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 522 Nm | 81 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |