1960 Morris Minor vs. 1958 Morris Isis
To start off, 1960 Morris Minor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Isis (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Isis should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Isis weights approximately 523 kg more than 1960 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, 1958 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morris Minor | 1958 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Minor | Isis |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2470 mm |
