1948 Morris Minor vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1955 Morris Minor is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morris Minor (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Minor weights approximately 28 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor.
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, 1955 Morris Minor (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Morris Minor | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Morris | Morris |
Model | Minor | Minor |
Year Released | 1948 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 918 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2190 mm |