1962 Innocenti 950 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1962 Innocenti 950 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Innocenti 950 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morris Minor (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 32 kg more than 1962 Innocenti 950. 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, 1962 Innocenti 950 (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Innocenti 950 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Innocenti 950 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Innocenti | Morris |
| Model | 950 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2190 mm |
