1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1961 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Roadmaster | Minor |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |
