2000 Mazda Protege vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 2000 Mazda Protege is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Protege is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Protege (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Protege should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 957 kg more than 1960 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Protege, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Mazda Protege (164 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (66 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda Protege will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Protege | 1960 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | Protege | Minor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2190 mm |
