1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1964 Morris Minor is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1342 kg more than 1964 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 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 1964 Morris Minor | |
Make | Cadillac | Morris |
Model | Eldorado | Minor |
Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2190 mm |