1953 Morris Minor vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Porsche 914 is newer by 18 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Porsche 914 weights approximately 135 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, 1971 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Minor | 914 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2460 mm |
