1954 Morris Minor vs. 1993 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1993 Subaru Justy is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 997 cc (3 cylinders), 1993 Subaru Justy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Subaru Justy (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Minor weights approximately 37 kg more than 1993 Subaru Justy.
Because 1954 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Justy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Subaru Justy (76 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Subaru Justy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 1993 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Morris | Subaru |
| Model | Minor | Justy |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2290 mm |
