1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 2400 and 1961 Morris Minor were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1961 Morris Minor. 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 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1961 Morris Minor | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 2400 | Minor |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |