1953 Morris Minor vs. 1981 Zastava 750
To start off, 1981 Zastava 750 is newer by 28 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 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 750 (33 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 750 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Minor weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 Zastava 750.
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, 1981 Zastava 750 (55 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Zastava 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 1981 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Morris | Zastava |
| Model | Minor | 750 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2010 mm |
