1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1961 Morris Minor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Morris Minor (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Minor weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 1961 Morris Minor (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 600 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
