1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1948 Morris Six
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1800 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1948 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Six weights approximately 9 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800.
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, 1948 Morris Six (135 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1948 Morris Six | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 1800 | Six |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
