1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 1960 Morris Minor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1960 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, 1956 Austin A 40 (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1960 Morris Minor | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 40 | Minor |
Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |