1953 Morris Minor vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1963 Peugeot 404 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Peugeot 404 (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1953 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, 1963 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morris Minor | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Morris | Peugeot |
Model | Minor | 404 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2650 mm |