1955 Morris Minor 1000 vs. 1955 Morris Minor Traveller
To start off, both 1955 Morris Minor 1000 and 1955 Morris Minor Traveller were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Minor 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morris Minor 1000 (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor Traveller. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morris Minor 1000 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor Traveller weights approximately 63 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor 1000.
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 Morris Minor 1000 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor Traveller. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Minor 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor 1000 | 1955 Morris Minor Traveller | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Minor | Minor |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 947 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 22 L |
