1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1966 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 Mazda RX-7 (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1966 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | RX-7 | Minor |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2190 mm |