1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 40 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Minor weights approximately 30 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 40 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2190 mm |
