1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 1948 Morris Six

To start off, 1987 Avanti Avanti is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 476 kg more than 1948 Morris Six. 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, 1987 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six. 1987 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1948 Morris Six has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1987 Avanti Avanti 1948 Morris Six
Make Avanti Morris
Model Avanti Six
Year Released 1987 1948
Engine Size 5002 cc 2215 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 202 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1224 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 3400 mm 2800 mm