1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, both 1948 Fiat 500 and 1948 Morris Six were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 689 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1948 Morris Six | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 500 | Six |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
