1965 Abarth OT vs. 1970 Morris Minor
To start off, 1970 Morris Minor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth OT (60 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Morris Minor. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Minor weights approximately 75 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT.
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, both vehicles can yield 81 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1970 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | OT | Minor |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
