1971 Mini MK III vs. 1955 Morris Minor

To start off, 1971 Mini MK III is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morris Minor (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Mini MK III. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1971 Mini MK III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 152 kg more than 1971 Mini MK III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1955 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Mini MK III, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1955 Morris Minor (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mini MK III. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mini MK III.

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