1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 1963 Morris Minor
To start off, 1963 Morris Minor is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar Type-C weights approximately 190 kg more than 1963 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, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Jaguar Type-C | 1963 Morris Minor | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | Type-C | Minor |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |