1948 Morris Six vs. 1969 Morris Minor

To start off, 1969 Morris Minor is newer by 21 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, 1948 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 424 kg more than 1969 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, 1948 Morris Six (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.

Compare all specifications:

1948 Morris Six 1969 Morris Minor
Make Morris Morris
Model Six Minor
Year Released 1948 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2215 cc 1098 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 70 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 81 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73.5 mm 64.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 83.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 6.5:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1224 kg 800 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 45 L


 

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