1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1956 Abarth 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Minor weights approximately 202 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
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, 1956 Abarth 750 (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1954 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 750 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 22 L |
