1965 Morris Minor vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Morris Minor is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,097 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Minor weights approximately 38 kg more than 1954 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, 1965 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Minor | 1954 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Minor | Minor |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1097 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 22 L |
