1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1948 Morris Minor
To start off, 1982 Avanti Avanti is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 750 kg more than 1948 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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Avanti Avanti | 1948 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Avanti | Morris |
| Model | Avanti | Minor |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2190 mm |
