1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 20 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 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 218 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, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor. 1974 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1954 Morris Minor has manual transmission. 1954 Morris Minor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Vega | Minor |
Year Released | 1974 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 22 L |