1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1956 Fiat 1100 and 1956 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1956 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 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 1100 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |
