1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1962 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (67 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | GAZ | Morris |
| Model | 3110 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2190 mm |
