1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen Visa (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen Visa weights approximately 15 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen Visa (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1949 Morris Minor | |
Make | Citroen | Morris |
Model | Visa | Minor |
Year Released | 1978 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 916 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |