1948 Morris Six vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1963 Rover P6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1948 Morris Six. 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, 1963 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Six | 1963 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Morris | Rover |
| Model | Six | P6 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |
