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948 vs 1098?

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 6:57 pm
by Dominic
Hi all
Contemplating a 948cc Minor. My only concern is that it won't have enough puff on long journeys. We live in Lancs, but regularly travel to the Lakes, South of England and Cornwall.
We had no problem on long journeys with our MG Midget, nor previous 1098cc Minors, tending to stick to the A roads where feasible.
Previous Minor happily went up some of the very steep passes in the Lakes, and some of the 1 in 4s in Cornwall. Would I be likely to be regretting downsizing to a 948cc do you think?
Cheers folks!

Re: 948 vs 1098?

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:36 pm
by The Issigonis Kid
My 948 sits behind lorries on the motorway no problem at 55mph.

Re: 948 vs 1098?

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:12 pm
by Boomlander
The 948 is widely considered to be the sweetest running of the A series engines and Jethro's 948 lump,although too slow for motorways, propels him along the country lanes very nicely. :D

Re: 948 vs 1098?

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:53 pm
by bmcecosse
You'll be FAR better with a 1098 - which can be easily upgraded to give a bit more power .

Re: 948 vs 1098?

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 12:40 am
by jagnut66
Hi,
1098 every day, better still upgrade to a 1275 out of an MG Midget, straight swap, you don't even have to alter the engine mounts.
Best wishes,
Mike.

Re: 948 vs 1098?

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:58 pm
by Boomlander
As usual - each to his own, the choice is yours. :D

Re: 948 vs 1098?

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:03 pm
by mike.perry
My 918 overtakes most lorries on the motorway

Re: 948 vs 1098?

Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:50 pm
by mattyb
Would say my 1958 948cc 2 door does have a very smooth engine and makes up for lack of power by its usability in most traffic conditions - It does feel very nice to drive !