1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Minor weights approximately 145 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 1000 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 825 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 |
