1949 Morris Minor vs. 1974 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1974 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Minor weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 Triumph Spitfire.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Triumph Spitfire (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 1974 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Morris | Triumph |
| Model | Minor | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2110 mm |
