1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Morris Minor is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morris Minor weights approximately 120 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1968 Morris Minor | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 1000 | Minor |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 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 | 680 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |