1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Morris Minor is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 50 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Morris Minor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Giulietta | Minor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |