1978 Austin Marina vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 25 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Marina weights approximately 57 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, 1978 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | Marina | Minor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
