1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1962 Austin A 40 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. Both 1962 Austin A 40 and 1956 Morris Minor are equipped with a 948 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 40 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 65 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 40 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 825 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
