1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1968 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 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Caprice | Minor |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |
