1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Fiat Campagnola 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 503 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.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat Campagnola | 1954 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Campagnola | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 22 L |
