1953 Morris Minor vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 22 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 325 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morris Minor | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Morris | Mazda |
Model | Minor | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 918 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2520 mm |