1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 15 kg more than 1968 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, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Giulietta | Minor |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 52 L |