1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Morris Minor is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1966 Morris Minor.
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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1966 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 1400 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
