1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1967 Morris Minor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Morris Minor weights approximately 255 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700.
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, 1967 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1967 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 700 | 1967 Morris Minor | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 700 | Minor |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |