1958 Fiat 1100 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 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1968 Morris Minor.
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, 1968 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1100 | 1968 Morris Minor | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 1100 | Minor |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 52 L |