1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 275 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Minor |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |
