1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1961 Morris Minor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 105 kg more than 1961 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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1961 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Giulietta | Minor |
Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 45 L |