1974 Kia Brisa vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1974 Kia Brisa is newer by 19 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 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Kia Brisa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Kia Brisa (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Kia Brisa should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 Kia Brisa.
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 Kia Brisa (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Kia Brisa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Kia Brisa | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Kia | Morris |
Model | Brisa | Minor |
Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2190 mm |