1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Fiat Campagnola 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 465 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.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 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 (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat Campagnola | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Campagnola | Minor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |
