1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1948 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Austin A 135 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1948 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1948 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 135 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2190 mm |
