1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1956 Morris Isis
To start off, 1956 Morris Isis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Isis (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Isis should accelerate faster than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Isis weights approximately 177 kg more than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1956 Morris Isis | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | 2-Litre | Isis |
Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |