1971 Morgan 4 vs. 1951 Morris Minor
To start off, 1971 Morgan 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Minor weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Morgan 4.
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, 1971 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morgan 4 | 1951 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Morgan | Morris |
| Model | 4 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |
