1952 Morris Six vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1954 Morris Minor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 395 kg more than 1954 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, 1952 Morris Six (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Morris Six | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | Morris | Morris |
Model | Six | Minor |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |