1956 Austin A 35 vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1961 Morris Minor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 would be higher. Both 1956 Austin A 35 and 1961 Morris Minor are equipped with a 946 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Minor weights approximately 41 kg more than 1956 Austin A 35. 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, both vehicles can yield 68 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 35 | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 35 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 45 L |
