1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Minor weights approximately 220 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1949 Morris Minor | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | Minor |
Year Released | 1960 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 916 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |