1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1800 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 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1958 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 1800 (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 1800 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
