1952 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 279 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1952 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 1950 Morris Six | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Morris |
Model | 100 | Six |
Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |