1956 Morris Minor vs. 1959 Morris Minor

To start off, 1959 Morris Minor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. Both 1956 Morris Minor and 1959 Morris Minor are equipped with a 948 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Minor weights approximately 35 kg more than 1956 Morris Minor.

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 Morris Minor (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Morris Minor 1959 Morris Minor
Make Morris Morris
Model Minor Minor
Year Released 1956 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 948 cc 948 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 36 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 68 Nm 66 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 790 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


 

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