1950 Morris Minor vs. 1973 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1973 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,854 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Dolomite weights approximately 155 kg more than 1950 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, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (150 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Dolomite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Minor | 1973 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Morris | Triumph |
| Model | Minor | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 1854 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2460 mm |
