1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1954 Austin A 135 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 135 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1949 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 1949 Morris Minor | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 135 | Minor |
Year Released | 1954 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 916 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2190 mm |