1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1952 Morris Minor
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1952 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 46 kg more than 1952 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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1952 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Giulietta | Minor |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2190 mm |
