1963 Innocenti 950 vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1963 Innocenti 950 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. Both 1963 Innocenti 950 and 1959 Morris Minor are equipped with a 948 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Innocenti 950 (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Innocenti 950 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Minor weights approximately 95 kg more than 1963 Innocenti 950.
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, 1963 Innocenti 950 (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Innocenti 950 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Innocenti 950 | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Innocenti | Morris |
| Model | 950 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2190 mm |
