2004 Mazda Premacy vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 2004 Mazda Premacy is newer by 55 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 1,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Premacy (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 445 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, 2004 Mazda Premacy, 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, 2004 Mazda Premacy (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Premacy | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | Premacy | Minor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2190 mm |
