1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Morris Minor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Minor weights approximately 265 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, 1959 Morris Minor (66 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1959 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 750 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
