1952 Morris Minor vs. 1971 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1971 Steyr Haflinger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 27 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Minor weights approximately 124 kg more than 1971 Steyr Haflinger.
Because 1971 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 Morris Minor (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Morris Minor | 1971 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | Morris | Steyr |
Model | Minor | Haflinger |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 2860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 1510 mm |