1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morris Minor (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Minor weights approximately 32 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. 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, both vehicles can yield 68 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1957 Morris Minor | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 40 | Minor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 792 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 |