1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Minor weights approximately 220 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1950 Morris Minor | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 850 | Minor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |