1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1954 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 Fiat 1500 (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 1500 | Minor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 30 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2190 mm |