1953 Morris Minor vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 20 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 680 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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morris Minor | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Morris | Pontiac |
Model | Minor | Firebird |
Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 918 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2750 mm |