1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1963 Morris Minor
To start off, 1963 Morris Minor is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Minor weights approximately 240 kg more than 1957 Abarth 600. 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, 1963 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1963 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 600 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 585 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |
