1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1964 Morris Minor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 600 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1964 Morris Minor.
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, 1964 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 600 | 1964 Morris Minor | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 600 | Minor |
Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |