1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 is newer by 6 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 265 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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 55 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2190 mm |
