2007 Mazda B2300 vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Mazda B2300 is newer by 47 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 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 566 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.
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, 2007 Mazda B2300 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B2300 | 1960 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | B2300 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
