1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite 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-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Minor weights approximately 126 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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-Healey Sprite (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1949 Morris Minor | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Morris |
Model | Sprite | 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 |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2190 mm |