1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Morris Minor is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,097 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Minor weights approximately 357 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1965 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1965 Morris Minor | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 500 | Minor |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |