1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Abarth 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris Minor weights approximately 290 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750. 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 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 750 | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 750 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |
