1956 Morris Isis vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Isis would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1956 Morris Isis. 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, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Isis. 1976 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1956 Morris Isis has manual transmission. 1956 Morris Isis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Isis | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Morris | Fiat |
| Model | Isis | 130 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |
