1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1970 Morris Minor

To start off, both 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro and 1970 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 320 kg more than 1970 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Minor.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Chevrolet Comodoro 1970 Morris Minor
Make Chevrolet Morris
Model Comodoro Minor
Year Released 1970 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2470 cc 1098 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 79 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 165 Nm 81 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1120 kg 800 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2190 mm