1976 Mazda 818 vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1953 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, 1976 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda 818 | 1953 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | 818 | Minor |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2190 mm |