1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1958 Austin A 40 is newer by 9 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A 40 (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Minor weights approximately 29 kg more than 1958 Austin A 40.
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, 1958 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 40 | 1949 Morris Minor | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 40 | Minor |
Year Released | 1958 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 916 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 68 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 | 761 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2190 mm |