2000 Morgan 4 vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 47 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Morgan 4 weights approximately 55 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, 2000 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Morgan 4 | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Morgan | Morris |
| Model | 4 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |
