1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1955 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 113 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Giulietta | Minor |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2190 mm |
