1999 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Morris Minor
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1971 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 785 kg more than 1971 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, 1999 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1971 Morris Minor | |
| Make | AC | Morris |
| Model | Aceca | Minor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |
