1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1964 Morris Minor is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Minor weights approximately 8 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1964 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Giulietta | Minor |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |
